Rome2Rio

How to get fromRussell Square to Old Streetby train, bus, taxi, foot, or subway

Find Transport to Old Street

See all options

There are 6 ways to get from Russell Square to Old Street by train, bus, taxi, foot, or subway

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Tottenham Court Rd to Liverpool Street Stationtrain train Elizabeth
    6 min
    £1–3

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from King's Cross St. Pancras station to Old Street Stationbus bus 214
    12 min
    £1–9

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Russell Square to Old Streettaxi taxi 2.1 mi
    7 min
    £23–29

  4. Walk

    1. Take the foot from Russell Square to Old Streetwalk walk 2 mi
    39 min

  5. Subway

    1. Take the subway from Euston station to Old Street Stationsubway subway Northern
    6 min
    £2–8

  6. Subway via King's Cross St. Pancras station

    1. Take the subway from Russell Square station to King's Cross St. Pancras stationsubway subway Piccadilly
    2. Take the subway from King's Cross St. Pancras station to Old Street Stationsubway subway Northern
    8 min
    £1–8

Russell Square to Old Street by train

Calendar1843Weekly Trains
Duration6 minAverage Duration
Ticket£1Cheapest Price
See schedules

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Russell Square to Old Street.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 2.1 mi
  • Duration: 6 min

What companies run services between Russell Square, England and Old Street, England?

Elizabeth Line (TfL) operates a train from Tottenham Court Rd to Liverpool Street Station every 5 minutes. Tickets cost £1–3 and the journey takes 6 min. Alternatively, Go Ahead London operates a bus from King's Cross St. Pancras station to Old Street Station every 10 minutes. Tickets cost £1–9 and the journey takes 12 min. Arriva UK also services this route every 5 minutes.

Train operators
Bus operators
Other operators

Want to know more about travelling around United Kingdom

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides

More Questions & Answers